Darkrai VSTAR (Japanese)
sLD: Darkrai Starter Set VSTAR · 008/020 · Common
Current Prices
Number
008/020
Rarity
Common
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Darkrai VSTAR (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Darkrai VSTAR (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #008/020 of the sLD: Darkrai Starter Set VSTAR set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Darkrai VSTAR (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Darkrai VSTAR (Japanese) (Common, sLD: Darkrai Starter Set VSTAR #008/020) changes hands at roughly $1.73, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $1.73, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $1.50.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.73 | $1.97 | $1.97 | 38 |
Collector Outlook for Darkrai VSTAR (Japanese)
As a Common, Darkrai VSTAR (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Darkrai VSTAR (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
